A blog by Cathy Holtom, an English artist living and painting in Sicily.

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Sun Lover

Pen and coloured pencil

Everyday Matters 285 - Draw something that loves the sun.

When I went to the Botanic gardens this turtle sat for the whole time on the edge of the water lily pool.
He sat so still, head stretched up towards the sun, that I thought he wasn't real...but then he blinked!
Definately a good life, sunbathing all day and no need for sun cream either.
I had a problem getting the shine on his shell...I think I should have left the lightest bits completely blank?

Wowee! I admire your work so much! The turtle does look shiny! And its shell just looks as if it would *feel* like a turtle shell. I'm so impressed! <3It's incredible that you draw so perfectly from "real life". How long does one of these take you?

Your turtle drawing is beautifully rendered. I think you captured the sheen very well. I especially like that little shiny hump on his/her shell on the lower right. All of the drawing depicts dimension, light and texture well.

I don't know how you have the patience to crank out one fabulous pencil drawing after another like this! At least for me, it seems like pencils take a long time to get this quality. This is another fantastic drawing!

Cathy, thanks for the comment and yes of course I don't mind sending it to Italy. Just let me know which one you'd like to have and I'd need your address as well. Just write me an email and give me those info okay =)

Oh I just adore this! I have a turtle (Bob), so I'm pretty partial to them already, but this is such a great drawing, and so well rendered. You've got the coloring on his skin just right. Great post!Louise